U.S. imports of Sulfides of Nonmetals (NESOI) and Commercial Phosphorus Trisulfide (HS 281390) totaled $2.3M in August 2026, imported from 8 countries.
Importers of Sulfides of Nonmetals (NESOI) and Commercial Phosphorus Trisulfide paid $241K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 10.25% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Sulfides of Nonmetals (NESOI) and Commercial Phosphorus Trisulfide imports of $2.3M in August 2026 ran 34% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.8M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataPhosphorus sulfides including commercial phosphorus trisulfide (2813902000), arsenic sulfides (2813901000), and other nonmetal sulfides (2813905000 and 2813906000) serve niche but critical roles in match manufacturing, lubricant additive production, and specialty chemical synthesis. Italy leads US imports under this heading, followed by India and Japan, with Germany and the United Kingdom also among the top suppliers — a European-dominated supply base reflecting the specialty chemical manufacturing strengths of those markets. Importers should confirm the precise chemical identity of their product, as arsenic sulfides carry distinct toxicological and regulatory implications compared to phosphorus-based sulfides.
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43 import shipments a month
Arsenic sulfides are specifically enumerated under 2813901000, so any shipment of As₂S₃ or As₄S₄ must be declared under that line. Phosphorus sulfides including commercial phosphorus trisulfide fall under 2813902000, while remaining nonmetal sulfides are split between 2813905000 and 2813906000. The supplier's certificate of analysis identifying the compound by CAS number is essential to support the correct subheading declaration.
Arsenic sulfides are toxic substances subject to EPA TSCA certification requirements at entry. Importers must submit either a positive or negative TSCA certification with the entry filing. Depending on the volume and end-use, additional EPA or OSHA hazard communication obligations may apply, and consultation with a licensed customs broker or environmental compliance attorney is advisable before the first shipment.
Subheading 1 of 2 in heading 2813
Subheading 281390 · $2.3M of $2.3M
ImportsExports
Imports
$2.3MYoY · free account
Exports
$1.4MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $17.2M of Sulfides of Nonmetals (NESOI) and Commercial Phosphorus Trisulfide and exported $18.8M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Germany and Italy together supply 93% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 10.25% of imports for consumption.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2813902000 | Phosp Sulfide Include Commercial Phosp Trisulfide | $2.2M | 10.00% | 100.00% | $218K |
| 2813905000 | Othe Sulfides of Nonmetals | $162K | 13.70% | 100.00% | $22K |
| 2813901000 | Arsenic Sulfides | — | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2813902000 | Phosp Sulfide Include Commercial Phosp Trisulfide | $1.2M |
| 2813906000 | Sulfide Nonmetal, Commercial Phosp Trisulfid, NESOI | $247K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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